Tortellini Salad

I still remember the packaged pasta salad kits that were sold when I was a kid - and how much I disliked the weird dressing mix!  However, my dad's company always had an annual family picnic and they always served an amazing chilled tortellini marinara.  Pasta salad, but better, right?

I like to combine those childhood memories and use delicious, cheese-filled tortellini with a simple, creamy dressing!

Sauteed Greens and Mushrooms

Sometimes the best part of a meal is the side dish, and I love it when mine is full of vegetables.

I love peas, in almost any form, including shoots and leaves.  I found these snow pea tips at the grocery store and I was instantly curious about how the would taste, how to cook them, etc.  I was so excited to try them that I actually tore into the bag as soon as I left the grocery store.  These tips taste like garden fresh peas and are so refreshing.

One of my favorite combinations is cooked peas and mushrooms, so I had to throw some in with these pea tips!

Cheesy Green Pizza

There are so many ways to eat more greens and, if you don't normally love them, throwing them into the cheesy goodness of a pizza is a perfect way to change your mind!

Balsamic Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower has become the mighty "hidden" vegetable ingredient in so many items, but it really should be celebrated for how delicious it is on its own.  I am a sucker for almost any roasted vegetable and cauliflower is no exception.

Guacamole Veggie Pizza

I am definitely a pizza girl, with all of that gooey cheesy goodness and an infinite selection of toppings.  But, sometimes I like a little change from the typical tomato sauce, and I have discovered that guacamole is a great substitute,

Roasted Artichokes

I feel like artichokes are sadly underrated vegetables.  Most people eat them in dips, but rarely ever buy artichokes on their own.  The good news is, they are so easy to prepare!

Baked Zucchini 'Spaghetti'

Baked spaghetti used to be one of my favorite go to recipes, but somehow I just forgot about it over the last few years.  With fall coming, good hearty meals will be making their way back onto our household menu!

Vegetable Loaded Zucchini Chicken Carbonara

I have always been a huge fan of both pasta and vegetable dishes.  Since buying my spiralizer last year, I have found myself satisfying both loves in a new way.

Roasted Caesar Salad

I have to admit that I actually love salad; there's nothing like a nice big bowl of vegetables to make me happy.

I went to a restaurant with a couple of girlfriends and we decided to try their grilled Caesar.  It sounded great but, unfortunately, it was soggy and bland.  However, I loved the idea of a grilled salad, so I decided to try it at home.  And, being the vegetable lover that I am, I added lots of lovely extras!